What to expect in 2017: Senior Colby Standard will be the team’s starter but junior backup Felix Hinojosa has also shown to be capable during practices. Standard, who was a catcher for the Rebels baseball team, has a strong, accurate arm to go along with a plenty of mobility and a no-nonsense approach to the position. He won’t necessarily dazzle with his feet like former quarterback Sema’J Davis, but he expects to be a bit sharper through the air.

RUNNING BACK

What to expect in 2017: Reigning District 2-6A Newcomer of the Year Josh Traylor will carry a major portion of the backfield load this season. As a sophomore, he busted onto the district’s scene to the tune of 1,106 yards and eight scores while averaging 7.5 yards per carry in 2016. Senior Avery Akbar, who was in line to start to last year before a knee injury last spring, is a capable secondary runner. Lee should have one of the district’s best backfields.

RECEIVERS/TIGHT END

What to expect in 2017: Hartman said he is planning to experiment with the tight end position with a rotation of players. But the team is solid at receiver, led by third-year varsity slot, senior Grant Brown, as well as returning wideout Sheldon Bass, a junior. Senior Tyler Madrid will join the corps in his first year on varsity, while 6-foot-5 sophomore from Cameroon, Loic Fouonji, should become a vertical threat. John Henry Garcia is another other name to watch on a unit with more height than the program has had in a while.

OFFENSIVE LINE

What to expect in 2017: The deepest position in the Lee program right now. Hartman said for the first time in his coaching career, he has 10 lineman who will see plenty of action in the trenches. Led by Steven Quiroz, Cormac Fish, Britt Murry and Mason Sanchez -- a transfer from Odessa High, the Rebels’ offensive line could really pave the way for Traylor, Akbar and others in the backfield.

DEFENSIVE LINE

What to expect in 2017: Hartman said he manufactured some depth when the team switched to a 3-4 defense from a 4-2-5 formation this offseason. He feels the unit can field two rotations of three players who are ready for varsity competition. Javien White, Joseph Hart, Tracy Mackey, Isaiah Garza and Dylan Goode will be some names to keep on eye on in this group.

LINEBACKERS

What to expect in 2017: Another pronounced strength of Team 57, spearheaded by what should be one of the premier duos in the district in seniors Isaiah Nunez and Kougar Rodriguez. It should be a very quick unit with plenty of range and will include added experience in the form of Mykai Pertile, Jonathan Bostic, Isaiah Bermea and speedster Adryall Burnett.

SECONDARY

What to expect in 2017: The secondary returns a respectable amount of experience and could become a real strength this season. Senior safeties Trey Jacobo and Elijah Prince bring ball-hawking presence with varsity action under their belts. Hartman calls junior Logan Acosta the best corner in the program and added senior J.J. Javien Johnson has had a fantastic offseason. Senior Keenan Leal also returns to the unit.

SPECIAL TEAMS

What to expect in 2017: Jacobo, who punted last season and Fouonji, who grew up playing soccer, are slated to handle punting duties. John Thompson, a junior, is the leading candidate as place kicker in 2017 after handling that role on the JV squad in 2016. Fouonji is also in the mix to kick. Jacobo and Acosta are expected to be the team’s lead kickoff/punt returners.